MUNUS 2 Recognition of non-formal learning Institution responsible for this thematic field: TSC NOVA GORICA

A CANDIDATE WHO APPLIES FOR THE RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL LEARNING MATEJ MATEJ CONFIRMATION

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROCESS CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF NON- FORMAL LEARNING Which are our tasks?tasks Description of the process concerning the recognition of non-formal learning; Which bodies are responsible for the recognition of non-formal learning? The procedure for the recognition; Which are the criteria? The necessary documentation; Which are the ways of dealing with this field in the enterprises?

THE ANALYSIS: DEALING WITH NON-FORMAL LEARNING Description of the analysis as regards non- formal learning in the enterprises and dealing with itanalysis

A MODEL FOR THE RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL LEARNING Programme of vocational and technical education and training GASTRONOMY Technician of gastronomy Professional module: M8 Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia and in the world

Presentation of a candidate JANEZ In 1994, Janez acquired the education qualification title “waiter”. In order to be assigned to a new post, he must complete the education programme (Fifth level) in the field of accommodation and food service. He wishes to continue his education in the field of vocational and technical education – in the programme gastronomy (technician of gastronomy). He applies for the recognition of previously acquired knowledge and skills obtained in formal and non-formal learning.

Steps in the procedure leading to the recognition: 1. A counseling interview An introductory interview Further counseling interviews PORTFOLIO PDP ; a formPDP a form SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( F.E., N.E., W.E. ) F.E. N.E.W.E.

Steps in the procedure leading to the recognition: 2. An application for the recognition of non-formal learning APPLICATION; application formapplication form

The application submitted by Janez After having examined the documents demonstrating knowledge and skills obtained through non-formal learning and on the basis of a sound understanding of the catalogues of knowledge and skills for the professional modules in technical and vocational education and training - in the programme of gastronomy, the counsellor advises Janez to complete the self-evaluation questionnaire for the professional module M8 Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia. The questionnaire enables both, the counsellor and the candidate, to find out whether the candidate’s competences, knowledge and skills are appropriate and in line with the criteria, as indicated in the catalogue. - An overview of competences, knowledge and skills, summarized from the catalogue of knowledge and skills for the professional module M8: Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia. An overview of competences, knowledge and skills, summarized from the catalogue of knowledge and skills for the professional module M8: Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia. - Self-evaluation questionnaire for the professional module M8: Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia.Self-evaluation questionnaire for the professional module M8: Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia.

Steps in the procedure leading to the recognition: 3. The commission examines the application submitted by the candidate and evaluates his knowledge and skills. The commission evaluates the candidate’s knowledge and skills. If necessary, a test is carried out. If necessary, the commission holds an interview with the candidate. The commission issues a decision about the recognition or non-recognition of non-formal learning (either in whole or in part).

The application submitted by Janez is examined by the Commission. In his application for the recognition of non-formal learning within the module M8 “Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia and in the world”, Janez submitted the following supporting documents: 1. Sommelier diploma; 2. Diploma issued after the successful completion of the examination for the Food & Beverage manager; 3. Sommelier diploma(2nd degree); 4. Certificate which proves a successful completion of the skill test for the wine tasters, in the field of organoleptical assessment of wine, must and other grape and wine products; 5. Completion of training for wine tasters in the field of organoleptical assessment of wine, must and other grape and wine products; 6. Participation in the seminar entitled Johnnie Walker Mentorship or the acquisition of the title whiskey Johnnie Walker expert; 7. Confirmation which proves a successful completion of the education and training programme for the employees in the field of food hygiene; 8. Confirmation of the employment and confirmation of work experience.

The commission evaluates whether the supporting documents provided by Janez are appropriate; the following criteria and measures are taken into account: 1. authenticity 2. up-to-dateness up-to-date appropriate less appropriate 3. relevance / suitability high appropriate low Evaluation of documents submitted by Janez

The commission evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired through non-formal learning, as demonstrated in the supporting documents submitted by Janez. 1.The commission acquired the information – the data about the programme for:the data about the programme a) Training for a sommelier I and II (The training is in compliance with the standards of professional knowledge and skills for the national vocational qualification of the sommelier). b) Training for a Food and beverage manager. 2.The knowledge and skills acquired by Janez through non-formal learning are evaluated by the commission according to the standards of knowledge and skills required for the professional module M8: Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia and in the world. Minutes of the commission

The decision of the commission The commission responsible for the recognition of non-formal learning issues a decision on the recognition. The decision of the commission, issued to JanezThe decision of the commission The commission has recognized the knowledge and skills acquired by Janez through non-formal learning in whole, because he obtained them within the training programmes.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION - The procedure leading towards the recognition, which has been presented above, is only a working draft of the recognition model and has not been carried out completely. This is due to the fact that the candidate resigned because he found a new employment. The example is based on the real supporting documents, all belonging to one candidate. - In this presentation, the name of the candidate has been changed and the official titles of the institutions – the education providers have been removed. author: dr. Andreja Božič Horvat

CO-ORDINATION Co-ordinator Blaž Weber Members of the group Andreja Božič Horvat Marjan Pustatičnik Zlatko Zepan Davorka Polič Jošt Andreja Čelan Beti Vučko guest.arnes.si Adelija Perne Barbara Kunčič Edvard Gal Neža Pavzin

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